Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prime Food Lava Buns recall: Undeclared milk allergen

Recall published 11 months ago

Undeclared milk allergen

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2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

This recall is a labelling failure: milk is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0229-2026, H-0230-2026
Published
November 20, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prime Food
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
2,243 cases (total)
Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Lot / code info
all production dates between April 2-November 14, 2025.
UPC codes
9790370587324, 9780370588324
Reports of harm
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Lava Buns

What the company announced

Prime Food Processing LLC of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling 2,243 cases of two dessert bun varieties because the packaging does not declare milk in the “Contains” allergen statement as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The milk in these products is derived from unsalted butter listed in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products were distributed to Asian grocery stores between April 2, 2025 and November 14, 2025 in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Recalled Products include:

Prime Food brand Lava Bun with Salted Egg Yolk with UPC #97903705873- 24 oz Item #PD4188 – This product is packaged in an orange pouch approximately 10.25"W × 11.25"H Lot Code Range: 25092-25318. Expiration Range: 07/26-03/27

Prime Food brand Lava Bun with Green Tea Flavor UPC #97803705883- 24 oz Item #PD4198 – This product is packaged in a bright lime green pouch approximately 10.25"W × 11.25"H Lot Code Range: 25092-25318. Expiration Range: 07/26-03/27

No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.

The issue was identified during an internal product review. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that packaging did not declare milk in the allergen statement. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s label review process.

Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase with the uneaten buns and packaging for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Prime Food Processing LLC at 718-963-2323, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 9790370587324
  • 9780370588324

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • PD4188
  • PD4198
  • 2025
  • 24

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 24 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Prime Food — This recall is a labelling failure: milk is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase with the uneaten buns and packaging for a full refund.

Company contact: Prime Food Processing LLC — Consumers: Prime Food Processing LLC, 718-963-2323

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Prime Food other food products recalled?

Undeclared milk allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 9790370587324, 9780370588324; model number PD4188, PD4198, 2025. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase with the uneaten buns and packaging for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana and others.

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